2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#2 most-complained of 4 Grand Prix years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix has 239 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 67 out of 100 — #2 highest of 4 Grand Prix model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is electrical system (93 complaints, 39% of the total). Complaints report 17 crashes, 21 fires, and 22 injuries.
- Complaints
- 239
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 17 / 21
- Injuries / deaths
- 22 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 26 hwy
Top 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System93 (39%)
- Transmission & Powertrain61 (26%)
- Engine44 (18%)
- Steering42 (18%)
- Brakes24 (10%)
- Airbags19 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires17 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers9 (4%)
- Other8 (3%)
- Fuel System5 (2%)
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V400000Jul 3, 2014Electrical System5,877,718 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,000
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other Grand Prix years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix ranks #2 of 4 among Grand Prix model years (Complaint Index 67/100, verdict: Caution). It has 239 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (93 complaints), transmission & powertrain (61 complaints), and engine (44 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 93,250 miles.
- Does the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, most recently reported 2014, covering electrical system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix?
- EPA rates the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,000. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.